GMV awarded $43M contract to continue powering Los Angeles transit

GMV has been awarded a $43 million contract by the City of Los Angeles to continue serving as the technology partner for the City’s DASH and Commuter Express transit services through 2030, extending a collaboration that spans more than 20 years.

DASH and Commuter Express are essential components of Southern California’s regional mobility network, delivering more than 15 million passenger trips annually in the nation’s second-largest city. Since 2008, GMV has supported these services by providing transit technology hardware, software, and operational support. What began as a limited bus-tracking pilot program has grown into a comprehensive Intelligent Transportation System now deployed across more than 400 vehicles operating from five depots. Awarded through a competitive procurement process, the new contract ensures the continued evolution of this system to support reliable, efficient, and accessible public transportation across Los Angeles.

As part of the project, LADOT will upgrade its full fleet with GMV Hub, GMV’s latest generation rugged onboard computer designed specifically for transit operations. Built to perform in demanding environments, GMV Hub delivers long service life and robust performance while simplifying onboard technology. The system features a 10-inch touchscreen with an intuitive, driver-friendly interface inspired by modern vehicle infotainment systems and familiar consumer electronics. It consolidates multiple onboard functions into a single device, including turn-by-turn navigation, onboard surveillance video, infotainment content management, and bike rack occupancy monitoring.

The onboard equipment communicates with Sync, GMV’s cloud-based dispatch and fleet management platform, enabling real-time fleet monitoring, dynamic route detours, improved service management, and accurate, real-time arrival predictions for passengers. These tools support transit operators in managing daily operations while providing riders with more reliable and timely service information.

In addition, the project includes the deployment of more than 300 solar-powered digital information signs at key bus stops throughout Los Angeles. These signs will deliver live bus arrival information, crowding levels, and service alerts, while enhancing security and accessibility through integrated safety lighting and ADA-compliant voice announcements.